Brother 882-C40/C42 Sewing Machine User Manual


 
Chapter 1
S Sewing
Sewing Basics
SEWING.....................................................................3
Sewing a Stitch ...........................................................................3
Using the Foot Controller .......................................................... 4
Sewing Reinforcement Stitches ..................................................5
Automatic Reinforcement Stitching ...........................................5
Sewing Curves ............................................................................7
Changing Sewing Direction .......................................................7
Sewing a Seam Allowance of 0.5 cm or Less.............................. 7
Sewing Heavyweight Fabrics ......................................................7
If the Fabric does not Fit under the Presser Foot........................8
If the Fabric does not Feed.........................................................8
Sewing Hook-and-Loop Fastener ................................................8
Sewing Lightweight Fabrics ........................................................9
Sewing Stretch Fabrics................................................................9
STITCH SETTINGS...................................................10
Setting the Stitch Width............................................................10
Setting the Stitch Length ..........................................................10
Setting the “L/R SHIFT”............................................................11
Setting the Thread Tension ......................................................12
Proper Thread Tension ...........................................................12
Upper Thread is Too Tight.......................................................12
Upper Thread is Too Loose......................................................12
USEFUL FUNCTIONS..............................................13
Automatic Thread Cutting........................................................13
Adjusting the Needle Drop Position with the Guideline Marker
(For models equipped with the guideline marker) ....................14
Adjusting the Guideline Marker Position..................................14
Adjusting the Brightness of the Guideline Marker....................14
Using the Knee Lifter ................................................................15
Pivoting.....................................................................................15
Automatic Fabric Sensor System
(Automatic Presser Foot Pressure) ............................................17
Needle Position – Stitch Placement ..........................................18
Locking the Screen ...................................................................18